What do you look for in a fishing boat?
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Whether it be for Bass fishing or Offshore Big game fishing, what is a must have when you are looking for a boat. Are you simple or do you need all the Bells and Whistles?
Floating is essential when looking for a boat.
I know they are different. I am asking you personally what you like when you are looking for a boat. I am well aware of what I like and what is needed. I am just getting personal opinions of people on the fishing section.
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Must
have a round bait tank (they swim in circles without banging into corners and dying off to quickly)
GPS (God I hate fog)
Ship to shore radio
Saltwater 4 stroke (Merc or Yami)
plenty of rod storage
extra box storage
trolling motor
electric anchor
floor lights (for night fishing)
built in cooler
large live wells
if it has a windshield I would put a handrail around it.
It must float. Thats very important to me.
the 2 types are altogether different except they are both boats. no i dont have to have any bells and whistles but they are nice to have if you can afford them.
The boat must be reasonably new and the body is tough and has :
Yamaha engines ( outboard )
a windlass
GPS
Echo sounder
VHF radio
horn
big fuel tank
big compas
powerful spot lights
don’t forget your life jacket!
just the essentials:
Two-stroke outboard at least 75 percent of the max rating on the hull.
Tachometer.
Compass.
Bow mounted foot controlled electric trolling motor.
LCD graph fishfinder.
Livewell with fill, empty and recirc pumps.
Comfortable seating on fore & aft casting decks.
Plenty of stowage.
Horn.
Nav lights.
At least two batteries.
Roadworthy trailer.
Trustworthy Motor
Trolling motor
Plenty of storage
Livewell
Good Trailer
Well arranged seating
I am a simple fisherman. All I need, and specifically like, is a standard boat. I own 3 boats all of the same style with minor differences. All I look for is room for me and my friends to sit in, a place for a motor, and possibly a trolling motor, anything else is a luxury. A handy thing to have are collapsable seats that can go form boat to boat without any drilling. The differences I have in my boats are size, eahc one is used according to how many are going or what I am transporting, 16 foot, 12 foot and 10 foot. The 10 foot is my favourite as it is super light for an indivual and can be but on a quad to go from place to place.
Enjoy fishing.